Research Technician II
University of Rochester
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Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642Opening:
Worker Subtype:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Department:
400088 Pediatrics M&D NeonatologyWork Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)Range:
UR URG 105 HCompensation Range:
$19.96 - $27.94The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
GENERAL PURPOSEThis position requires active participation in ongoing research activities. The technician will work with the Lung Molecular Atlas Program (LungMAP) Biorepository at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The technician will learn principles of human histology, photomicroscopy, molecular biological assays and sample preparation, and will help to maintain a detailed inventory of samples, sample requests, and the processing for clinical research projects. The technician will need to communicate and work well with the study team and assist in troubleshooting minor problems. Demonstrates ICARE* values in each of the major responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist with various processing techniques to prepare clinical and translational research biospecimens for preservation and histology, including performance of blood cell isolation, tissue cell dissociation and culture.
- Assist with multiplexed immunofluorescence tissue microscopy and management of resulting imaging data.
- Assume, as a study staff member, responsibility for data collection, data entry, and data maintenance for the LungMAP and other Laboratory projects.
- Assist laboratory study staff with transfer of data from worksheets to database on critical portions of tissue preparation and inventory.
- Assist in maintaining an inventory of biospecimens and filling sample requests.
- Maintain detailed records of experiments.
- Carry out in vitro human biospecimen (cell culture) experimental protocols and data generation
- Assist with general lab maintenance of equipment, reagents and supplies.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma and GED Required
- Associate’s degree Preferred
- 1 year experience performing basic sampling, monitoring or research activities, compiling and collecting data and preparing reports Required
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience Required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong self-organizational and problem-solving skills Required
- The ability to plan and organize work and projects and meet deadlines Required
- Flexibility to adjust to changing needs and schedules of lab projects Required
- Skill in verbal communication with coworkers and collaborators Required
- Attention to detail for the quality of produced work and keeping of records. Required
- Must be able to work in a team environment. Required
- Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and scientific methods RequiredO
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